The World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. We are an international NGO committed to environmental protection active in almost 100 countries. WWF has been working in the Congo Basin in Central Africa since 1978. Our mission is to stop the environmental degradation in the world and build a future where humans live in harmony with nature.

In that context, we are looking for a dynamic and committed Technical Advisor - Jengi TNS Lobeke Programme, for  the  Cameroon  Country  Programme  Office.  The  incumbent  is  assisting the Programme Manager in providing technical and scientific advice on  the overall development and implementation of the Lobeke Programme, in line with the Management Plan of Lobeke National Park, and the WWF Cameroon Country conservation Strategy.

Location: Mambélé, East Cameroon

Duration: 02 years (renewable, depending on available fundings)

Grade: A3

Main responsibilities:

• Technically support to the implementation of conservation activities related to bio and socio-economic monitoring, to sustainable forest management and certification, to promotion of CSO and CBOs involvement in forest and wildlife resources management and on the use of revenue generated for equitable livelihoods improvement of local communities;
• Provide  regular  training  and  backstopping  services  in  anti-poaching  operations,  surveillance, environmental policies and guidance in conformity with existing forestry and wildlife texts;
• Ensure  Lobeke  achieves  all  the  requirements  needed  to  ensure  coherence  on  transboundary conservation landscape approach and to ensure TNS maintain its outstanding natural values for world heritage site;
• Under the supervision of the Jengi TNS Lobeke Programme Manager, ensure the project’s compliance with technical, financial reporting and monitoring/evaluation requirements;
• Ensure  Lobeke  achieves  all  the  requirements  needed  to  ensure  coherence  on  transboundary conservation landscape approach and to ensure TNS maintain its outstanding natural values for world heritage site.What you need:

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree related to tropical ecology,  Wildlife Biology, Forestry, Rural Geography, management of forest resources and/or any related specialization;
• At least 8 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of forest management strategies and in park management, with strong background in community-based resources management;
• Good overview of legal and institutional framework in the area of forest and wildlife resources management in Cameroon.

Required skills and competencies

• Project management experience and excellent  inter-personal and general communication skills;
• Ability to analyse, prioritize and complete tasks with minimal supervision within strict deadlines;
• Ability to support and train local and international staffs and to work with people in a sensitive and participatory manner;
• Computer-literate and proven GIS, SMART, Cyber tracker and other software analytical skills will be an added advantage;
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely in English and French;
• Adherence to WWF’s values which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to recruit-cam@wwfcam.org

The subject should read TNS.

Deadline for applications: 1st august, 2016.

PLEASE Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce!